Simon Ateba, a journalist for Today News Africa, interrupted the proceedings by loudly complaining that Ms. Jean-Pierre does not call on certain reporters, including him, and seemed to choose reporters based on the content of their questions.
“This is the White House press briefing room, a historic room, a room that should have decorum, a room where folks should respect their colleagues and respect the guests that are here,” Ms. Jean-Pierre said. Mr. Ateba frequently calls out to try and get questions in, causing exasperation in the briefing room.“This is not China, this not Russia, this is the United States,” Mr. Ateba said.
His scolding was much worse than hers, and showed her hand.
He’s only known for outbursts bc she won’t call him bc she doesn’t like his questions. Meanwhile the press corp scream like banshees against this guy, when they did the same thing he’s doing now under T. Go figure.
Cannot blame the reporter for this at all. Bringing out a tv cast whilst the world has many other considerations & higher priorities is absolutely ridiculous and shameful. What are they even thinking?!
She is truly pathetic !